as in to work (over)
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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
drives the same beat-up truck he had in high school
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Recent Examples of beat (up)
Joe Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Sleek, well-made, and thoughtfully designed, this carry-on suitcase from Victorinox is an excellent travel companion to replace his beat-up rolling bag.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
The beat-up group did a nice job against Green Bay.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
The chilly weather calls for cozy clothes, but my beat-up sweats are far from cute these days.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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But while a metalhead from the Midwest or Northern Norway might load a bunch a friends into a beat-up van and road trip to the nearest big city, that wasn’t really an option for Lockman.
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In this way, abandoned and often dilapidated homes are saved and renovated rather than being left to further deteriorate or be torn down.—
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To find her, Luis becomes embedded with an outlaw band of ravers, who cross the Moroccan desert in huge, dilapidated trucks.—
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The narrative highlights the growing, unseen populations of lonely and neglected individuals, shedding light on a vital but often ignored aspect of public care.—
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Over six years, Papp and Archie fostered 120 dogs and cats, and the owner said Archie was a major reason some of the most neglected and frightened animals went on to live full and happy lives.—
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“Beat (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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